description Switchback Overview
Switchback is a 1997 crime thriller directed by Jeb Stuart. The film follows an FBI agent investigating the kidnapping of his son, leading him to Amarillo, Texas, and a confrontation with local officials exploiting the situation for political gain. Dennis Quaid leads a cast including Danny Glover, Jared Leto, and Ted Levine.
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info Switchback Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1997 |
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Who is Frank LaCrosse in Switchback?
Dennis Quaid plays FBI agent Frank LaCrosse, who believes that the serial killer he is tracking also kidnapped his son. His investigation leads him to Amarillo, Texas, in the 1997 thriller.
What role does Amarillo play in Switchback?
Amarillo is where local lawmen use a murder investigation for political advantage while LaCrosse pursues the killer. Paramount lists William Fichtner as police chief Jack McGinnis and R. Lee Ermey as Sheriff Buck Olmstead.
Who is Lane Dixon in Switchback?
Jared Leto plays Lane Dixon, an ex-medical student hitchhiking through New Mexico. His path crosses with Danny Glover's Bob Goodall, adding a second thread to LaCrosse's pursuit.
Who directed Switchback?
Jeb Stuart wrote and directed Switchback as his directorial debut after writing Die Hard. Paramount lists the 1997 film as a 121-minute thriller.
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